Le Samorai is a film that is the definition of style. Melville created a masterpiece by weaving together French pop, American gangster, and the Japanese lone Samorai.
The film follows Jef (Alain Delon) a contract killer who lives a simple life filled with routine and rules, which is in stark contrast to the frivilous culture that surrounds him. He hardly speaks and his grey clothes match his apartment walls so well, that in the opening shot you have to examine the room to find him.
Jef's life gets more complicated when a beautiful pianist (Cathy Rosier) catches him leaving a crime scene, catching him red handed. However, being the constant professional that he is, Jef never seems to break a sweat, no matter how many guns get put in his face. He just goes about his business as emotionlessly as before. However, when the pianist doesn't turn him in, Jef's mind begins to wander why.
Everything in this film works well together especially the sets and the color, or shall I say lack of color as everything in the film seems to be either black, white, or gray.
If you're looking for a great character piece that is dripping with cool and one that comments on modern society without being heavy handed then Le Samorai is a can't miss.
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